28 February 2021, 7:21 pm EST By Verizon has recently spoken and confirmed that a 5G data connection is a massive eater of a phone's battery life as it causes a drain in the power cell when using or keeping it on while accessing the internet while on-the-go. Data connections are known to significantly eat up a smartphone's battery life when in use and browsing the internet. (Photo : Bruce Bennett / Getty) A magazine tested Verizon's DSS 5G and found out it's frequently slower than 4G network. The telecommunications and technology company, Verizon, is one of the early companies to adopt 5G technology for the country, making it available for the latest generation of smartphones to connect on the service. While 5G is the strongest connection and fastest internet data there is, it is a double-edged sword that can effectively decrease battery life.